worked for me

Once it runs, it will put files on your computer desktop, they need to stay there or it doesnt recognize the updated files. (dont ask, i didnt program it) Once that is all done, you may close out the window and vuala, your games have now been through PunkBuster update.

If you Download the stuff into a folder on your desktop like I did, I stays nice and neat inside it.

So other people know how to fix the problem too

thx

Is Punkbuster completely up to date?

And how do u update PB?

http://www.evenbalance.com/index.php?page=pbsetup.php

Go to that site, it's pretty self explanatory on how to update PB.  But in case you are confused:

Download PBSetup for which ever OS you are running, more likely than not it's Windows (some version of it) So you would want to download the PBSetup.exe. Once you download it, you are going to run it ... and no matter when you run it, it will say its the first time ... Agree to the EULA, and it will open.

Add your games by clicking "Add a game" at the top part of the screen. Make sure the root directory is correct for your game (for F.E.A.R. you will have to change it from Monolith Productions to Sierra Entertainment) and the click on the "Check for Updates" Tab, also located at the top screen.

Once it runs, it will put files on your computer desktop, they need to stay there or it doesnt recognize the updated files. (dont ask, i didnt program it) Once that is all done, you may close out the window and vuala, your games have now been through PunkBuster update.

might i suggest reading a FAQ or troubleshoot before posting anything?
that goes to everyone out there.

And how do u update PB?